Brewery continues commitment to raise awareness for NYS Hops and its farmers
(COOPERSTOWN, NY) Brewery Ommegang, located in
Brew Central, is once again shining the
spotlight on local hop farmers with its 2016 edition of Hopstate NY,
an all-NYS hops beer. Brewed in tribute and to raise awareness for
local hop farmers breathing life back into the state’s hop industry,
this year’s
Hopstate NY is an American amber ale brewed with rye, and of
course, a healthy amount of hops exclusively sourced from Empire State
farmers. The beer will be available on draft and in six-packs, starting
in early July.
The
release of the new brew will be supported through tastings at farmer’s
markets around the state, and the second annual Ommegang RV Tour, set to
visit cities
from Buffalo to Syracuse and Albany to NYC during the month. Just as in
2015, there will also be educational seminars and presentations on the
New York State hops initiative across the region and as far as
Washington D.C. – at
Savor, a national beer and food celebration put on annually by
the Brewer’s Association. These are conducted in collaboration with the
Cornell Cooperative Extension and their hop advisers who counsel farmers
across the state on best practices and manage
a varietal research yard at Ommegang.
“Hopstate NY
is
a beer everyone at the brewery is extraordinarily passionate about,”
says Ommegang’s Innovation Manager Justin Forsythe, who developed this
year’s recipe. “For me
personally, it is very special as our 2016 version is a vastly
different take on showcasing New York hops. It’s an American amber ale
by style, but breaking from tradition and expectation, we added copious
amounts of the finest NY State Cascade, Chinook, and
Nugget hops we could find. I think people are really going to enjoy our
take – it’s citrusy and spicy, while being very refreshing.”
The
hop industry has deep roots in NY which was the epicenter of hops
production in the United States in the 1800s, producing 80% of the
country’s hops. Last
fall, Ommegang, which is located on the former Lynes Hop Farm in
Cooperstown, NY, purchased one ton of New York State-grown and processed
hops. The hops were used to brew not only
Hopstate NY but were also used in Fleur de Houblon,
Ommegang’s summer ale. This is the second year in which Ommegang has
purchased local hops for both experimental brews, and local and
nationwide releases.
At 5.6% ABV,
Hopstate NY pours a deep amber hue with a persistent white head.
The hopping is almost entirely late-addition, and with two rounds of
dry-hopping in fermentation, the beer has bright aromas of citrus and
melon. The flavor is citrusy with a bit of sweet
honey and caramel from the malt. Moderate bitterness of the taste is of
citrus and tangerine with a slight pine resin presence. The finish is a
pleasantly lingering resinous hop finish with a touch of sweet malt.
Hopstate NY pairs well with grilled, fried, or roast chicken, spicy foods, pizza, and burgers.
This year,
Hopstate NY will only be available in New York but as the local hop industry grows,
Hopstate NY may expand to new states, symbolizing its rebirth and vitality.
Hopstate NY will be available next month in 12oz. six-packs for
the suggested retail price of $13.99. Ommegang’s website offers a beer
finder for locating retailers by zip code.
Brewery
Ommegang opened in 1997 to craft-brew fine Belgian-style ales. Ommegang
brews eight ales year-round, as well as an extensive and imaginative
range of seasonal and specialty ales. The beers have won a national
following by connoisseurs of fine beer and are distributed in 45 states
and internationally. Ommegang is located on a 136-acre farmstead in
Cooperstown, New York and offers free daily tours
and inexpensive tastings as well as a 100-seat café, a well-stocked
brewery store, and an annual calendar of public events. Ommegang is open
every day of the year except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New
Year’s Day. For more information, contact
info@ommegang.com,
call 1-800-544-1809, or visit www.ommegang.com.
Ommegang is a member of the Duvel family of fine beers.
Follow Ommegang on Twitter: @BreweryOmmegang, Facebook.com/Ommegang, and Instagram: @BreweryOmmegang
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